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June 2005 City budget for 2006 expected to remain tight to the fact that there are no major retail projects on the horizon, the forecast for 2006 is for continuing marginal revenue growth. The city council addressed the weak economic conditions at its annual workshop in January. The city has targeted a number of potential development sites that will hopefully start to produce new revenue by 2007. At this point, it is too early to tell how deep any additional cuts in city services will need to be in 2006. The 2006 budget process will kick off with a citizens’ prebudget hearing at 7 p.m. June 21, and then staff will present a proposed draft budget to the council during workshops scheduled for 7 p.m. August 22 and 23. Both workshops are open to the public. The final public hearing to adopt the 2006 budget is tentatively scheduled for October 19. For the third time in less than two years, the Littleton City Council hosted a delegation of Iraqi visitors. The 18 newly elected Iraqi officials travelled to the United States as guests of the Denver Regional Council of Governments Baghdad-Denver Partnership. The group spent two weeks in the Denver area visiting with government experts, social service providers and local elected officials. The Littleton City Council hosted the group for a tour of the Littleton Historical Museum April 8. On April 21, Mayor John Ostermiller attended a farewell reception for the delegates at the Governor’s Mansion. ������������������������ ������ ������ �������� Based on preliminary revenue figures for 2005, the city staff is projecting continued diminishing revenue growth. As the accompanying graph illustrates, city sales tax growth peaked in 2000 with the opening of the Home Depot Store located at Belleview and Federal. The opening of the Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center in 2001 was helpful, but Littleton, as well as other cities in Colorado still saw a sharp decline in revenue growth due to the national recession which bottomed out in 2003. Littleton has experienced only marginal growth in 2004-2005. In response to the recession, the city council adopted a “status quo” budget in 2003, saved approximately $800,000 by freezing market salary increases for city employees in 2004, and cut 9.5 positions and $3 million from the 2005 General Fund budget. Due ������ ���� ������ ������ ���� ���� ��� ��� ��� ������ ��� ������� ��� ���������� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� ���� Police building options remain unclear At a study session May 10, the Littleton City Council decided there were still too many unresolved issues regarding a proposed new police building to submit a question to voters in 2005. A proposed 2.4 mill property tax increase to build a new police building including new prisoner holding cells, evidence storage, and a modern crime lab was turned down last November by a 55 to 45 percent margin. A telephone survey in January 2005 indicated that while there appeared to be general agreement among voters that the police need a new facility, there were questions regarding the method of financing and the size of the building. The financing question seems to focus primarily on the Water Utility Fund, where approximately $11 million has been collected in tap fees from builders and homeowners since 1983 for future water supply projects. Colorado court decisions have reached conflicting What’s Inside Sewer bills mailed in June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Museum Summer Concert Series schedule . . . . . . . 3 Mini Fire Academy accepting applications . . . . . . . 4 National Night Out returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4th of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show . . 5 Greater Littleton Youth Initiative recognized . . . . . 6 Bemis Library programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 opinions about the legality of converting earmarked fee revenue to general government purposes. The most recent case, Barber, et al v. Bill Owens, et al, involves over $400 million in fee revenue transferred by the Colorado General Assembly to general government purposes, and is now on appeal. A second unresolved issue is the size of the building. In the January survey, 73 percent of those who opposed the tax increase said they believed there were “less expensive alternatives” to the 50,000 square-foot building that was recommended by law enforcement consultants. However, council members haven’t yet heard enough citizen feedback on what alternatives might be acceptable if a new proposal was brought forward. The council directed the city staff to pursue the following steps: • The city attorney will explore the feasibility of Littleton join- ing in the Barber v. Owens case where a ruling in favor of the State of Colorado could give the city more flexibility to use the Water Utility Fund. • The city attorney will consult with other expert attorneys regarding the possibility of borrowing from the Water Utility Fund. • Staff will develop a proposal to convene citizen focus groups to better define what types of modifications to the project might satisfy the “less expensive alternatives” question raised in the telephone survey. Depending on the outcome of the lawsuit against the state and the feedback from focus groups, it may be possible to restructure a proposal for a new police building in 2006. In the meantime, the council also directed staff to develop cost estimates for temporary evidence storage and holding cells to be considered as part of the 2006 budget process. PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Littleton, CO Permit No. 205 2255 West Berry Ave. Littleton, CO 80165 ECRWSS Postal Patron NEWS FROM LITTLETON CITY COUNCIL June 2005 • Page 2 LPS honors city commitment to youth infant/toddler center to the comOn May 12, the Littleton Public Schools (LPS) Board of Educamunity from the very beginning. tion recognized City Manager City Manager Jim Woods was very Jim Woods, Business/Industry involved in the planning process, Affairs Director Chris Gibbons toured other facilities, and really and the members of the Littleton made it his vision as well as that of City Council for their efforts to LPS. The city gave nearly $350,000 strengthen the strong partnership to the project in the form of Combetween the city and the school munity Development district. Block Grants and As LPS through donaSuperintendent tions from the Stan Scheer Greater Littleton noted at the Youth Initiative May 12 awards to help make ceremony, many the Village 2 & City of Littleton Under program employees have a reality for our become mencommunity. tors for children “The City at East Elemenof Littleton tary School. They has been have taken time steadfast in out of their busy their comy from lives to spend time Framed photo presented to the cit mitment to with children and Littleton Public Schools. LPS,” Scheer said. be another adult in “Year after year, regardless of the their lives whom they can trust. budget situation, about $100,000 As an entity, the City of Littlegoes to youth in the Littleton ton has made a commitment to community. The depth and scope touch the lives of the future by of their commitment is to be investing in the youth of today. admired. And, in appreciation for The City of Littleton matched all you have done and continue to dollars donated by the Littleton do for the children in our schools Kiwanis Club to extend the Kids who live in this wonderful comin Need of Dentistry program munity, Littleton Public Schools for our community’s most needy would like to present you with this families. The dentistry mobile unit token of our appreciation.” is finishing up its fourth week servThe inscription on the photo ing families from East Elementary, reads, The Littleton Public Schools Field Elementary, and the Village Board of Education honors the City of Preschool. Littleton for its continued commitment to The City of Littleton has been the children in Littleton Public Schools. involved in helping LPS bring an May 12, 2005. Littleton City Council Members stand underneath the 39.5-foot, 42,000-pound Littleton Police/ Littleton Fire Rescue Mobile Command Center at the dedication of the city’s new fleet maintenance facility March 22. U.S. Postal Service facility opens at Woodlawn Shopping Center Elvis was in the building April 8 at the opening of the new contract U.S. Postal Service facility at the Woodlawn Shopping Center. On Elvis’ left is USPS Finance Supervisor John Leonhardt and Littleton Mayor John Ostermiller. On his right are USPS Customer Service Manager Nick Schurr and Littleton Postmaster Alan Catlin. The facility is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. City to host “Community Conversation” at Bemis Library Business/Industry Affairs Director Chris Gibbons, Research Analyst Kay Wilmesher, Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson, LPS Board Member Diana Holland and South Metro Chamber of Commerce President John Brackney with their first place awards from the Denver Regional Council of Governments for the Greater Littleton Youth Initiative. Littleton residents are invited to a “Community Conversation” June 15, 2005 at Bemis Public Library to discuss the work plan to fully involve immigrants and refugees into the Littleton community. The City of Littleton received a grant from The Colorado Trust to develop this plan. A “Community Conversation” was held in January in which over 100 people (50 percent of whom were foreign born) proposed various ideas for achieving integration. Work groups have been meeting since then to refine these ideas into activities to be funded through additional grant dollars. Come hear and make comments on this draft plan. The “Community Conversation” will begin at 6:30 p.m. with free snacks. Free child care and translation in multiple languages will be provided. If you have questions, contact Kevin Burke at 303-795-3857. If you are seeking an accommodation to participate in a library program, notify the library in writing or by calling 303-795-3961 or TDD 303-795-3913 at least one week in advance. GENERAL NEWS Sewer and drainage bills going out June 1 The City of Littleton will send the annual 2005 Sewer and Storm Drainage Utility bills approximately June 1. A single-family residence inside the Littleton city limits will see an increase from $139.25 to $165.71 per year for sewage treatment and maintenance of city sewer lines. For those who are in a sanitation district, the fee will be $128.70 per year. A multiple-family residence will increase from $118.36 to $140.85 per dwelling unit for sewage treatment and maintenance of city sewer lines. For multiple-family residences in a sanitation district, the fee will be $109.39 per unit. Storm drainage rates are applicable only to properties located inside the city limits. Single-family units are a flat $24 per year and commercial properties are based on the impervious area of the property. Payment is due to the City of Littleton by August 15. If full payment is not received by August 15, a 25 percent penalty will be added to the remaining balance and a past due bill will be mailed in September. Call 303-795-3772 or 303-7953903 with any questions. Wastewater treatment plant improvements In 2001, the City of Littleton began a multi-million dollar expansion and upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant it owns and operates with the City of Englewood. The Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant (LEWWTP) has reached its capacity limit as permitted by the State of Colorado. In addition, better quality effluent leaving the plant is needed to meet stricter water quality standards for the South Platte River. To meet these regulations, parts of the treatment processes must be improved. Modernization of some of the older equipment and facilities at LEWWTP will also be accomplished. Littleton provides wastewater treatment services to most city residents and to eight sanitation districts in the southwest metropolitan area. Properties within these districts pay sewer treatment charges only. Littleton property owners do not subsidize customers outside the city limits. City’s popular summer cleanup program returns The City of Littleton’s “Keep Littleton Beautiful” summer cleanup program is now taking reservations. Call 303-795-3744 to schedule an appointment for a crew to come haul your unwanted items away. The program ends in mid-August. The city will pick up items such as appliances, used tires (four per household), furniture, refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, and other hard to dispose of objects that your regular trash hauler will not accept. Tree branches will be accepted as long as they are cut into four-foot lengths and bundled. For more information call 303-795-3744. LITTLETON HISTORICAL MUSEUM Attendance at Historical Museum surges Attendance is surging at the Littleton Historical Museum, which reopened an expanded and improved main building in February. Through the end of April, 23,841 visitors toured the museum’s galleries and living history farms, an increase of over 90 percent from 2004 and over 40 percent from the three-year average for 2002-2004. Reviews of the new building and exhibits have been extremely positive. The museum features the Littleton Gallery, a permanent exhibition telling the community’s stor y from pre-history to present; the Kids Connection, an interactive area for the youngest visitors which offers hands-on activities and displays in a learning environment; the Changing Gallery which provides a home for temporary and traveling exhibits; and the Fine Arts Gallery which hosts shows by the Fine Arts Committee and other artists. Current temporary exhibitions include “Samplings From the Littleton Furniture Collection,” featuring finely crafted wood furniture from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century in the Changing Gallery, and “rita derjue: One Artist’s Passion, 1950-2005” in the Fine Arts Gallery. June 2005 • Page 3 The Last Czar of Russia: the inside story of his assassination Are you fascinated by the investigations of CSI and Crossing Jordan? Botanist and NecroSearch member Vickey Trammel will talk about the recovery of nine of the 11 remains of the Romanov family. Vickey Trammell has over 30 years experience as a field botanist, ecologist and teacher. She received her bachelor’s degree from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. After graduate work at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, she completed her master’s degree at the University of Colorado-Boulder in plant ecology. She joined the faculty of Arapahoe Community College in 1972 where she taught and served as department chair for five years. She retired in 2002 but is still teaching. Vickey joined NecroSearch in 1989 as a botanist, soil sifter and general searcher. NecroSearch is a non-profit organization that specializes in the search for clandestine gravesites. The NecroSearch mission is to assist law enforcement agencies by providing applied research, training, and on-site investigations. The lecture will be presented at the Littleton Historical Museum Friends of the Littleton Library & Museum Lecture Hall, 6028 S. Gallup St., July 7 at 7 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public. MUSEUM TOPS FOR KIDS: The Littleton Historical Museum was named the 2005 Family Favorite in the category “Best Museums for Children” by Colorado Parent Magazine. The award is voted on by parents statewide. 2005 Littleton Historical Museum Summer Concert Season schedule Date Group Information Wednesday June 1 The John Philip Sousa Band of Colorado The John Philip Sousa Band of Colorado recaptures the beauty of the past “golden age” of American bands, playing not only the familiar marches of John Philip Sousa, such as Bullets and Bayonets and the popular and ageless Stars and Stripes Forever, but the repertoire includes a wide range of musical selections such as big band swing, Broadway show tunes, classical, jazz, patriotic tunes, songs from the great wars, ragtime and a polka or two. Wednesday June 8 Runaway Express This year, the concert will be a tribute to the music of the 1950s and the 1969 Woodstock Festival. The group consists of Jim and Salli Ratts, Scott Bennett on guitar, Butch Hause on bass, Ted Cole on flute, Daniel Jones on pedal steel, and on drums Chris Stongle. Wednesday June 15 After Midnight Jazz Band Benny swings again! After Midnight plays hot swingin’ jazz from the Benny Goodman sextet era of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s! They feature world-class musicians Roger Campbell on clarinet, Greg Harris on vibraphone, and Rekha Ohal on vocals. Wednesday June 22 Colcannon Colcannon brings its own unique magic to the music of the Irish tradition. The group has developed a distinctive, contemporary and inventive musical style while keeping in firm touch with the heart and essence of traditional Irish music. Classical Thursday June 23 Colorado Chamber Players Flute and Harp Duo Julie Duncan Thornton joined the Colorado Symphony Orchestra as principal piccolo in 1997. In 2004 she joined the faculty of Colorado State University. She has also performed, recorded and toured as both flutist and piccolo with the New York Philharmonic, the Minnesota Orchestra, and the Houston Symphony. Wednesday June 29 Jubilant Bridge A dulcimer wizard, a pure-voiced poet, and a fearless guitarist create a sparkling, harmony-driven sound that is fresh and innovative. Intricate arrangements and unique harmonies are the hallmarks of every Jubilant Bridge performance, a surprising range of critically acclaimed originals, contemporary songs, and instrumentals. Wednesday July 6 Golden Eagle Brass Band The Golden Eagle Brass Band, established in 1977, is recognized as one of the outstanding adult concert bands in Colorado. They are a fully instrumented Sousa-style, American community band. They consist of 45 mature volunteer musicians varying in age from 20 to over 80-years-old and have many years experience in musical performance. Wednesday July 13 Dakota Blonde Dakota Blonde, a “New-Folk” group with absolutely enchanting songs and such tightly blended harmonies that you would swear they were born to sing together. Mary Huckins, Don Pinnella and Tony Raddell met through their careers in Music Therapy. Wednesday July 20 Park Hill Brass Quintet The Park Hill Brass Quintet plays jazz and blues, with a varied repertoire and consists of two trumpets, tuba, trombone and French horn. Classical Thursday July 21 Bravo String Quartet Bravo String Quartet plays for many occasions providing classical music concerts throughout Colorado. The quartet is composed of Norman Greenhouse, 1st violinist; Judy Grosswiler, 2nd violinist; Loryn Gorsett, violist; and Charles Wiens, cellist. Wednesday July 27 Mile High Banjo Society The Mile High Banjo Society was formed in 2001 to foster, encourage, and preserve the rich historic tradition, culture and heritage of the banjo and the music associated with the banjo, ragtime and Dixieland jazz. Concert Rain Dates Thursday, June 9; Thursday, June 30; Thursday, July 14; Wednesday, August 3. Bands will be rescheduled due to inclement weather if necessary. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Call the museum for the name of the band and date that has been rescheduled. Admission is free. what’s new online littletongov.org Have you been to Town Hall Arts Center lately? Have you seen the new Littleton Historical Museum building yet? No? Well, now you can check out those places online! In May, the city’s web site began offering virtual tours of the museum, Town Hall Arts Center, and the beautifully restored former Arapahoe County Courthouse, now Littleton’s Municipal Courthouse. Later this summer, look for more virtual tours of the museum grounds, Bemis Public Library including the new library expansion, and other popular Littleton venues. Mike McKillip, a longtime resident and business owner in Littleton, graciously volunteered to create the virtual tours for the city’s web site. McKillip, who owns a photography business East Elementary School students Madison Hogeman, Robin Giammanco, Ian Cooke and Aspen McNeilly planted four new shade trees at the school to help celebrate Arbor Day April 15. They were assisted by Julia Duggan, Doris Cruze and Dave Flaig of the Littleton Tree Committee. The committee also distributed 430 trees to residents April 16 as part of the city’s tree program. in town, uses a special camera lens and tripod to take the 360-degree photos, then digitally “stitches” the photos together to create the tour. From the web visitor’s point of view, they are inside the photo, looking out in a 360-degree circle. To take a tour, visit www.littletongov.org/virtualtours. NEWS FROM LITTLETON FIRE RESCUE Facts about Engine 17 ALF Eagle cab Custom apparatus body 33' length, 9'8" height 50 gallon-per-minute single stage pump 500 gallon water tank 25 gallon foam tank Foam pro system Automatic snow chains 8kw hydraulic generator Jacobs engine brake Detroit Diesel Fire Commander system Replaces the Luverne engine which was returned to the June 2005 • Page 4 Governor Owens signs defibrillator bill into law On April 26, Governor Bill Owens signed Senate Bill (SB) 170 into law. Known as David’s Law, this law will compel public K-12 schools to accept gifts of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). AEDs are the only devices that can restart a heart when someone collapses in cardiac arrest. While cardiac arrest in children is uncommon, it does occur 7,000 times per year in the United States. In February, a 10-year-old girl collapsed while running on the school track at a Pueblo public school. She was unable to be resuscitated. A nearby AED could have potentially saved her life. AEDs can be found in colleges, universities, large businesses, airplanes, jails and even death row. This legislation became necessary when it was discovered that some school system administrators were preventing principals from accepting gifts of AEDs. With the passage of this legislation, the community’s interest and generosity will determine if a school becomes a “Heart Safe Facility.” Littleton Public Schools (LPS) were the first K-12 schools in the state to place AEDs on their prop- Littleton Firefighters host benefit hockey tournament manufacturer as a result of a lawsuit settlement Housed at Station 17 in Highlands Ranch LFR conducts first-ever truck christening On Saturday, May 14 Littleton Fire Rescue conducted its firstever fire truck christening ceremony. The idea of christening a fire truck is not a new one and is steeped with history. A definition of “christen” is “to make use of for the first time.” Littleton Fire Rescue has three new fire trucks, Squrt© 12 housed at Station 12 in the City of Littleton, Engine 13 housed at Station 13 in the Littleton Fire Protection District, and Engine 17, housed at Station 17 in Highlands Ranch. The ceremony consisted of three traditions. Father Misiura, one of the department chaplains, erty. These AEDS were donated by the David Brooks Foundation. There are currently seven AEDs in five Littleton schools. The goal is to have all of the LPS facilities become Heart Safe Facilities. This legislative process was led by Paul and Laurie Brooks and took over a year to complete. This law takes its name from David Brooks, son of Paul and Laurie, who died at the age of 12 from sudden cardiac arrest. Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) supported this bill with expert testimony provided by Emergency Medical Services Officer Guy Bull during two public hearings before the House and Senate Education Committees. LFR believes this legislation will make schools safer state-wide with minimal costs to the districts. Thanks for the Brook’s efforts and the leadership of LFR on this issue. sprinkled holy water on each of the new trucks. The second tradition was called a “wash down ceremony” in which members of city and fire administration used water to wash down the truck. The third tradition is called a “housing” ceremony. This tradition dates back to the 1800’s when all fire fighting apparatus were drawn by horses. Firefighters would push the fire wagon into its stall for the first time, and then repeat two more times. The first time in was a dedication to God, the second was a dedication to country, and the third time was a dedication to the fire service. LFR to host Mini Fire Academy Littleton Fire Rescue (LFR) knows that many children dream of someday becoming a firefighter. LFR uses that enthusiasm to teach kids about fire safety and to give them an insider’s view of what life as a firefighter is really like! Participants in the mini academy learn about fire safety, bike safety, the science of fire, basic first-aid, the life of a firefighter, and much more. On the final day, the kids actually operate a fire hose, tour a fire engine, and play games that help them understand some of the requirements necessary to become a firefighter. The academy is offered in two sessions. The first session is June 20-23 and the second is July 11-14. Both sessions run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The first three days of each session are held at Littleton Fire Station #18, 401 Timbervale Trail in Highlands Ranch, with the final day at Metro Fire Training Center, 2301 West Chenango Avenue in Littleton. The Mini Fire Academy is open to all children ages 8 to 12. Enrollment is limited to the first 25 kids who register. The cost is $10 per child. To register, call Katie Moore at 303-795-3833. The first annual Littleton Firefighters Face-Off Challenge was held Thursday and Friday, April 21-22 at the South Suburban Ice Arena. Eight teams played 16 games to benefit the Littleton Firefighters Foundation. In addition, spectators, fans, volunteers, and well wishers were on hand to take part in the fun. Fire department entries ranged from Littleton (with two teams) and Englewood, to Arvada and Wheatridge. Other local teams included Colorado Climax, Longero Steel Fabrication, and an “at large” team with a mix of players. In the end, Longero Steel pulled off an exciting 2-1 victory over Wheatridge Fire to win the coveted cup. While the hockey was played inside, outside the rink volunteers were serving grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold beverages. The picnic-like atmosphere and good weather made this an event all to itself. A silent auction was held inside with many generous donations from local businesses. Items included signed hockey sticks from Joe Sakic and Alex Tanguay, as well as power tools, gift certificates, and various sports memorabilia. In all, thanks to the generosity of everyone involved, almost $14,000 was raised. This year’s proceeds will be donated to the Ecklund Family Fund and to the Kathi Christ Fund. Susan Ecklund is the wife of Bill Ecklund, an LFR firefighter. Susan was recently diagnosed with brain lesions of unknown origin and will require extensive medical care. Kathi Christ is the police communications supervisor who has an ongoing battle with breast and bone cancer. The Littleton Firefighters Foundation is part of Littleton Firefighters Local 2086. For more information on the Littleton Firefighter’s Foundation visit www. littletonfirefighters.org. LFR evaluating standardized physical abilities test The job of a firefighter is one of the most physically demanding jobs in North America. It requires high levels of cardiopulmonary endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) was developed by a joint committee of the International Association of Firefighters and the International Association of Fire Chiefs and consists of eight critical physical tasks that simulate actual job duties on the fireground. The test is demanding and requires paticipants to be physically fit to be successful. Littleton Fire Rescue is evaluating this test to see if it should be adopted as a prerequisite of interviewing for the position of entry level firefighter. Pictured above, left to right: Paramedic Captain Mark Stokes pulls hose with the added weight of bunker gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); Firefighter Duane Schulten simulates dragging a body with the added weight of bunker gear and SCBA; Firefighter Kendra Keeley simulates forceable entry with the added weight of bunker gear and SCBA. FEATURE STORY June 2005 • Page 5 Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show returns Games, entertainment, food, fishing and fireworks are in store Monday, July 4 for the tenth annual Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show. The free event is sponsored by the cities of Littleton and Englewood and South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Additional sponsors include: Norgren, Englewood Neighborhood Watch, Rocky Mountain Harley Davidson, the Englewood Elks and Country Buffet-Englewood. Activities will take place at Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks, near the intersection of Belleview and Windermere. A variety of food concessions will be available in Belleview and Cornerstone parks. Around 9 p.m., a spectacular fireworks show will be launched from the baseball fields at Cornerstone Park. The fun starts off with a fishing derby from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Progress Park. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) will stock the pond with 500, 10" rainbow trout. The DOW will also donate 100 rods and reels. Awards will be presented at 3 p.m. At Cornerstone Park, there will be face painting, the Littleton Fire Rescue safety smoke house, and field games from 5 to 8 p.m. There will also be a visit by the Air Life helicopter at 6 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. on the show wagon featuring Runaway Express. Colorado Journey miniature golf course will remain open until 7 p.m. At Belleview Park, the Lion’s Club train and the Children’s Farm will welcome families and Englewood’s fantastic water park, Pirates Cove, will be open u n t i l 6 p. m . There will be face painting, duck races and a watermelon eating contest. Alcohol, glass containers, pets and fireworks (including sparklers) are strictly prohibited. Fire marshals, police officers and park rangers will watch for violations. No parking will be permitted on the south side of West Prentice Avenue from Windermere to Hickory Street. South Hickory Street from Belleview to Prentice Avenue will be closed except to local traf- fic. Motorists are encouraged to obey other traffic restrictions that may be in effect. Limited parking will be available in the parks and at the Littleton Service Center, 1800 West Belleview. There will be no shuttle service this year from the Kmart parking lot at Belleview and Broadway but attendees are still welcome to park there. NEWS FROM LITTLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT ROAD WORK AHEAD! Major Street Construction Community Outreach Unit stays busy The Community Outreach Unit (COU) is comprised of five officers servicing individual districts in the city providing security and safety information, organizing Neighborhood Watch groups, working with senior citizens by providing information for the Helping Other People program, bicycle safety classes and much more. The COU also includes the School Resource Officers, who work specifically within schools, but also participate in the larger events hosted by the COU. The COU conducted a number of joint presentations in April. The COU was asked to attend the Make-a-Wish Celebrity Server Fundraiser at Aspen Grove’s Cold Stone Creamery. Littleton Firefighters and city council members also participated. Participants served customers slices of ice cream cakes while promoting the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Approximately 200 customers attended. Officers participated in the annual Holy Trinity Lutheran Church neighborhood party, located at W. Caley Ave. and S. Elati St. The church invited all of the people in the neighborhood for a barbeque. The officers were invited to show off their vehicles and talk to the kids about safety issues. Officers handed out child ID kits and information about identity theft to adults. The COU was contacted by the Littleton Public Schools Transportation Office, requesting a safety presentation for their mentally challenged students. The class was held at Arapahoe Community College. Information was provided to the students and staff to help protect them from becoming victims and what to do in an emergency situation. The COU was contacted by the Social Security Administration, located off of W. Mineral Ave. and Southpark, requesting a safety presentation for their employees. Officers discussed safety concerns and handed out a safety tip brochure to the attendees. Funds available for crime victims Victims of a crime reported in the City of Littleton may now be eligible for compensation. In 2004, city council passed an ordinance that levies a surcharge on fines in municipal court. A portion of this fund is dedicated to compensating victims of property crime in Littleton. Claims can be made for expenses from exterior car damage not attribut- able to a traffic accident, towing or impound expenses, exterior damage to residential property, mental health services, or lost wages. Other kinds of claims are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. For further information, or to obtain an application, call Linda Suttle, victim assistance coordinator in the Littleton Police Department at 303-795-3703. Littleton Police Chief Gary Maas presents a Citizen Appreciation Award to 11-year-old Daren Gentry at the March 15 city council meeting. Daren provided information to Officer Krista Bunten that led to the arrest of a man suspected of auto theft and leaving the scene of an accident. National Night Out returns for 2005 National Night Out (NNO) is right around the corner. NNO is the one night a year that residents in the community come together to give crime a “going away party.” National Night Out is designed to heighten drug awareness and crime prevention. National Night Out also promotes local anti-crime programs such as Neighborhood Watch. Residents do not need to be involved in any type of Neighborhood Watch to participate in the NNO; however, NNO is the perfect time to begin a program on your block. Residents and businesses are encouraged to organize block parties to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-com- munity partnerships. The Littleton Police Department’s Community Outreach Unit is organizing NNO for 2005. NNO will take place August 2, 2005, from 4-10 p.m. Littleton police officers, City of Littleton employees, and McGruff the Crime Dog are all available to attend your party. There are several ways to register for NNO 2005: call 303795-3712 for an application; visit www.littletongov.org, then click on the police link and look for the NNO icon; or contact NNO volunteer coordinator Pete Schroder at 303-795-1243 (email: nnolittleton@aol.com). For more information call 303-795-3712. Starting in June, contractors employed by the city will be doing major street rehabilitation on two primary roadways: Prince Street, Rowland Avenue to Jackass Hill Road and East Mineral Avenue, from Logan Street to Dry Creek Road. Both projects should extend throughout the summer; the total cost is approximately $1.1million. The Prince Street work involves complete reconstruction, including removal of existing street surfaces, new paving and some concrete repair. City staff expect some traffic delays in this area and motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid this area during construction hours. The Mineral Avenue project is a rotomill of the old asphalt and application of a new top surface, without significant disruption to the underlying subsurface material. There will be lane closures during working hours; traffic disruption should be relatively minimal. Jamison Avenue Bridge The Jamison Avenue “covered bridge” was originally constructed in 1981 by the developer of Southbridge, U.S. Homes. During the past 24 years, the structure has sustained some damage and is in need of significant repairs. City staff has been meeting with a committee of Southbridge homeowners to assess options and costs which will be presented to the City Council later this summer. GENERAL NEWS June 2005 • Page 6 awards and recognition Two Littleton Police Officers recognized Littleton Police Department Senior Police Officer Bob Carmody and Detective Dave Cillessen were recognized by the Littleton Optimist’s Club for the 2005 “Respect for Law” awards. Littleton named a Tree City USA for 18th time Littleton has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to its community forest. It is the 18th year Littleton has received this national recognition. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. Littleton has met the four standards to become a Tree City USA: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. U.S. Conference of Mayors honors GLYI The Greater Littleton Youth Initiative (GLYI) has been selected by the United States Conference of Mayors as one of 15 finalists for the 2005 City Livability Awards Program. The winning cities and their mayors will be honored June 11 in Chicago at the 73rd Annual Conference of Mayors. The GLYI was created following the tragedy at Columbine High School in 1999. It is a cooperative effort of the city’s major public institutions, community organizations and citizens who came together to create a strategic approach to enhance the development of young people and try to prevent youth violence. The GLYI was honored with a first place innovation award in the category of Cooperative Service Delivery at the Denver Regional Council of Governments annual dinner April 13. Youth Resources Directory honored by NAGC The city's Youth Resources Directory was recognized with an Award of Excellence by the National Association of Goverment Communicators Blue Pencil awards program, which recognizes excellence in communications. The colorful directory, originally published in 1999 and revised in 2004, contains listings of programs designed to enrich the lives of Littleton’s children. Included in the directory are sports teams, recreation programs, counseling services, child care, health care and educational programs. Copies of the directory can be obtained by calling the city manager’s office at 303-795-3720. Heritage High School Boys Basketball Coach Mike Broyles addresses the city council at the April 19 council meeting. Broyles, his players, coaches and trainers were honored as guest citizens after winning the Colorado 5A basketball championship March 12. NEWS FROM SOUTH SUBURBAN PARKS AND RECREATION Mary Carter Greenway gets improvements South Suburban Parks and Recreation has recently completed improvements along the Mary Carter Greenway including the addition of a separated eightfoot-wide, crusher fines granite trail. This new crusher fines or “soft” trail is intended to allow pedestrians, walkers, joggers, and families with strollers to have a separated recreational experience from the “wheeled recreationalists,” bicyclists and rollerbladers. The already existing concrete trail was centerline striped to increase safety for “wheeled recreationalists.” Other concrete trail improvements include “calming” devices, such as roundabouts strategically located at congested intersections, for example, where the Greenway passes Carson Nature Center and intersects Lee Gulch Trail in South Platte Park. For education purposes, additional signage is being installed reiterating the 15-mile- per-hour speed limit and posting reminders to all trail system users, to show courtesy and respect to each other. The physical improvements, in combination with educational and enforcement enhancements, will make the Mary Carter Greenway a more enjoyable recreational experience for all. The enforcement component will incorporate South Suburban Park Rangers’ use of radar guns and the ticketing of speeding bicyclists. Ticketing will be employed as a last resort to ensure bicyclists that violate the speed limit become acutely aware of the dangers speeding places upon themselves and others. For more information about the Mar y Car ter Greenway improvements, contact Bill Woodcock, manager of planning and construction, at 303-795-6531 or billw@sspr.org. Buck Recreation Center to host Rec and Rock South Suburban welcomes youth ages 10-14 to the Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. for crazy contests, dancing and swimming every 2nd and 4th Friday night from 7-11 pm. Parents can feel confident about their child’s participation in this supervised, secure, year-round program. For only $6, youth can socialize with peers while enjoying wholesome, yet zany, recreational activities. For more information about Rec & Rock contact 303-483-7064 or visit South Suburban online at www.sspr.org. Third phase of Little’s Creek storm drainage and flood control begins The Volunteer Handyman Program has moved to the new Buck Recreation Center at 2004 W. Powers Ave. Volunteers provide free help for the elderly, disabled and lowincome to end their worries about those nagging little problems that don’t warrant calling a professional. The volunteers have multiple skills with minor repairs such as: Leaky plumbing • Hanging pictures Replacing light bulbs • Hanging shelves Installing hand rails • Minor furniture repair Or other small indoor repairs! Construction began May 11 on the third phase of storm drainage and flood control on the upper portion of Little’s Creek. Flatiron Constructors, Inc. of Longmont is the general contractor. The intersection of West Sterne Parkway and South Apache Street is closed to all traffic. The closure will remain in place until about the middle of August. Detours have been marked and access will be maintained to adjacent properties at all times. Alternate routes are advised for travel through the neighborhood. A new bridge will be constructed in the intersection. The west end of Little’s Creek Park will be re-graded to direct flood flows under the new bridge. A large storm sewer will be constructed in the south edge of the park. The $703,000 construction cost is jointly sponsored by the City of Littleton and the Urban Drainage & Flood Control District. South Suburban Parks and Recreation is also participating in the project. For additional information, contact the Public Services Department at 303-795-3865. NEWS FROM BEMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY June 2005 • Page 7 America’s founding fathers to debate at Bemis Public Library Some Enchanted Reading! Pick up your map and library card protector at the reference desk to begin your medieval adventures in this summer’s adult reading program. Every event you complete will make you eligible for a weekly prize drawing. Participants completing five events will receive a 12-CD/ DVD case. Complete all ten events and receive a zippered book bag and a chance at our grand prize drawing. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson Debate: Two Visions of America Journey back over 200 years as two of our most important founding fathers square-off in a live debate over the explosive issues of their time, including slavery and the power of the president. This historic debate will take place June 14 at 7 p.m. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. Alexander Hamilton was a Revolutionary War hero and the first secretary of the treasury. These political rivals will be dressed in the colorful attire of their day. Expect a lively discussion of ideas and individual legacies, gentle insults and good fun. The audience will have an opportunity to meet and question these two icons of our historic past. This program is sponsored by the Colorado Endowment for the Humanities. Medieval Festival and Renovation Celebration Enjoy thrilling combat entertainment, craft demonstrations, storytelling, musical performances, and more, presented by the Society for Creative Anachronism. On June 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join us as we celebrate the completion of the library’s renovation! This event for all ages will take place on the front lawn and in the newly renovated section of the library. Food will be available for sale from Meals on Wheels. The formal dedication of Sophie’s Place, the renovated area, is tentatively scheduled for 9 a.m. Afternoon Summer Cinema Series Escape the heat this summer and enjoy an afternoon movie on our large screen! A classic fantasy film will be shown June 27, July 25, and August 29 at 2 p.m. Each film will be preceded by cartoons and comedy short films. Bemis Knitting Group Knitters of all ages are invited to the library’s new knitting group which will meet Friday afternoons beginning June 3 at 2 p.m. Bring a pair of needles and a skein of yarn and get ready to knit! Beginners will learn skills such as casting on, knitting, pearling, and casting off, while experienced knitters will get project ideas and provide hints and tips for the rest of the group. The first project will be to create mittens, scarves and hats for seniors in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, the city where Bemis’ sister library is located. Evening Sing-Along Movie Series If you and your family enjoy singing, join our special Sing-Along Movie Series in July! The Sound of Music will be shown July 15 and The Wizard of Oz July 29, both at 7 p.m. Sing with the Von Trapp children! Join Dorothy in singing “Follow the Yellow Brick Road,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” and many other favorites from The Wizard of Oz. Song lyrics will be provided. Come dressed as a character from the films and enter the costume contest. These film showings are free and refreshments will be served. Unconventional Women of the West A dramatic presentation by eight actresses portraying unconventional women in the history of the west will be held July 9 at 2 p.m. Historical characters performed will include Baby Doe Tabor, actress Lillian Russell, Poker Alice Tubbs, educator Emily Griffith, dancer Little Egypt, the Unsinkable Mollie Brown, author Evalyn Walsh, and outlaw consort Etta Place. Each actress has researched the character she portrays, written her own script, and created a costume. This program is produced by The Shady Ladies, Inc., a non-profit organization that exists to promote the role of women in the settling of the West. World of Dance Performance The David Taylor Dance Theatre will present a World of Dance program on the front lawn August 11 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This performance features vivid costumes and dances from around the globe. See and hear how various cultures express their heritage through dance. Mariachi Music and Viva Mexico Dancers Enjoy an evening of Mariachi music and folk dancing August 18 from 67:30 p.m. on the front lawn of the library. The Mariachi band, Estrella del Sur, will entertain with lively songs from countries south of the border. The band is composed of nine professional musicians who have performed throughout Mexico. An award-winning children’s dance group, Viva Mexico, will perform colorful Mexican folk dances. The group has won two “Mexico Folklorico” national championships. Computer Classes The following free computer classes will be offered in the computer training lab on the lower level of the library. Call 303-7953961 to register for a class, or stop by the reference desk. Learn Internet Explorer—June 11, July 2, and August 6, 9-10:30 a.m. How to Search the Internet—July 9 and August 13, 9-10:30 a.m. Computer Comfort—July 13, 9-10:30 a.m. How to Use Windows—August 10, 9-10:30 a.m. Managing Your Files and Folders—July 16, 9 a.m.-noon. Singles’ Book Lovers Group All singles 18 and older are invited to meet others who love books and discussion! The Singles’ Book Lovers Group meets the third Saturday of the month from 9 to 11 a.m. (starting in August, the group will meet from 10-11:30 a.m.) Extra copies of the book selections will be available at the library’s checkout desk three weeks in advance of the discussion date. The following titles will be discussed in upcoming months: June 18, The Club Dumas by Arturo Perez-Reverte; July 16, Seduction of Water by Carol Goodman; and August 20, Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Monday Evening Book Discussion Group If you enjoy talking about books, join the Bemis Evening Book Group which meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. On June 20 we will discuss Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Kite Runner by Khaled Hoseini July 18, and Life in the Damn Tropics by David Unger August 15. SENIOR PROGRAMS Senior Book Group The Senior Book Group meets the first Monday of the month at 2 p.m. On June 6, we will discuss Sight of the Stars by Belva Plain. On July 11, BYOB, bring your own book to review and a dish for a potluck picnic lunch (just for today, we will meet at 1 p.m). For more information, contact Jan Knauer at the library, 303-795-3961. TEEN PROGRAMS Time Warp! The Teen Summer Reading Program, “Time Warp,” runs thru August 7. Read around the clock and earn prizes. Join us for time travel movies Tuesdays at 2 p.m. thru July 26, and for teen programs on Thursdays at 2 p.m. thru July 28. continued on page 8... LITTLETON ECONOMIC NOTES • Judy Fryberger of Fryberger Art Consulting, 6662 S. Hill Way, has a new space. • The Lunch Box in Columbine Valley Shopping Center opened under new ownership in March. • A Paris Street Market, open the first Saturday of each month through October at Aspen Grove, is collecting nonperishable canned food for the Rocky Mountain Food Bank. Many Littleton business people and city employees mentor at East Elementary. The above photo was shot May 5 at the end-of-theyear picnic for the mentors and their little buddies. Mentors meet once a week for lunch with at-risk kids during the school year. The program is in its fourth year and has shown tremendous benefits for the students’ self-esteem, confidence and general scholarship. Contact Chris Gibbons at cgibbons@littletongov.org for more information. Littleton Businesses • Downtown merchants are sponsoring a sidewalk sale and antique bazaar the first Saturday of the month through October. • The Gap has re-opened its Aspen Grove store with a new look. The 17,800 s.f. store has more of a department store feel. • Carmella’s Diner will open soon on the former site of Shining Star Café at 2700 W. Bowles. • June 2 marked the 20th anniversary of Alphagraphics in Southbridge Plaza. • A grand re-opening of Snelling Personnel of Littleton celebrated their 30 years in business. • Kai Japanese Cuisine restaurant at 699 W. Littleton Blvd. celebrated its first anniversary. • Artistic Edventures in Southbridge Shopping Center marked its first anniversary this month. • The new Kwik Car Wash is supporting community fundraising efforts with its Good Neighbor Benefit Card, which credits money to the issuing organization whenever a patron uses the car wash. Call 303-720-2850. • Super Suppers, newly opened at 2540 W. Main St., is offering individual entrees for quick pick up. Call 303-798-3463. • Camp Bow Wow of Littleton at 8121 S. Grant Way opened in May. This franchise is the largest doggy day care and boarding concept in the country. • TriState Surveying is beginning its fifth year in business. • Colorado Hematology-Oncology Cancer Center at SouthPark has submitted a conceptual site development plan. • No No’s Café has submitted plans for a new building at Hilltop. New Development • Littleton Station at 1900 W. Littleton Blvd. has submitted its conceptual site plan. • Old Town Ventures has filed a conceptual planned development overlay to construct a second story to 2449/2455 W. Main. • Littleton Adventist Hospital has filed plans for a $38 million expansion (second tower). • The Lowe’s Home Improvement plat has been reviewed by the Development Review Committee. • Spectrum Southbridge Independent Living Facility has filed a plan amendment to rezone 6.6 acres at 1021 W. Mineral Place. • Line-X Truck Bedliner has filed a conceptual plan to renovate the former fire station at 6559 S. Broadway. • The Ridge Reserve has submitted a preliminary subdivision plat for four single-family residential lots at 6403 S. Prince. • Arapahoe County Residential Center has filed a final site development plan for its proposed facility at 2124 W. Chenango. • A final site development plan for expansion of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church School has been submitted. • Falcon Distributing filed a minor plat for a new building at 2118 W. Chenango, west of the U-Haul on Santa Fe. • MIE Properties Office/Warehouse at 621 SouthPark Drive has filed a final site development plan for a 40,000 s.f. office warehouse. BEMIS LIBRARY CONTINUED... Movie Schedule June 7—Back to the Future June 14—Clockstoppers June 21—Time Bandits June 28—Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, the original! July 5—My Science Project July 12—Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure July 19—Time Machine July 26—Muppets From Space June 2005 • Page 8 June 23—Bookmaking June 30—Altered Books July 7—Optical Illusions July 14—Origami July 21—Stunts in the Movies July 28—Time Capsule Film School When: Wednesdays through August 3 from 11-3 p.m. Where: Binning Family Foundation Media Lab Who: Teens going into grades 6-12 How: Register with Jan Knauer at the library at 303-795-3961 Program Schedule June 9—Special Effects June 16—Marbling Paper WESTERN WELCOME WEEK Dr. Westerberg honored as Grand Marshal Dr. Tim Westerberg will be honored as Grand Marshal of Western Welcome Week (WWW) 2005, according to Grand Parade Chair Mike Giesen. “The Western Welcome Week Board of Directors is pleased to honor Dr. Westerberg for his dedication to education. He has made an enormous impact on students in our community, exemplifying our theme ‘Embrace the Spirit of Lear ning’,” stated Giesen. Dr. Westerberg, who will be retiring at the end of the 2005 school year, served as the principal at Littleton High School for over 25 years. Prior to entering school administration, Dr. Westerberg taught social studies and coached at the high school level in Illinois and in Iowa. Westerberg earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Iowa and his Ph.D. in educational administration from Iowa State University. In addition to his work as a teacher and administrator, he has been active in a variety of school transformation, staff development, and leadership training initiatives in Colorado and across the nation. From 1994 to 1996 Westerberg served on the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Carnegie Foundation Commission on the Restructuring of the American High School which produced the seminal report, Breaking Ranks: Changing an American Institution. He is PresidentElect of the Colorado Association of School Executives. Dr. Westerberg has received numerous awards in recognition of his service to the education profession, including being named as one of four finalists for the NASSP/Met Life Principal of the Year program in 1994, the Honor Administrator Award by the Colorado Music Educators Association in 1998, and the Department Service Award by the Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals in 1999. Dr. Westerberg will be honored as Grand Marshal at the Family Night Concert and Fireworks event Friday, August 12 in Sterne Park. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is preceded by the Lions Club Community BBQ at 5 p.m. Westerberg will lead the Festival Day Grand Parade “Embrace the Spirit of Learning” August 20 at 10 a.m. The parade starts at Gallup Street, goes down Littleton Boulevard to Main Street in downtown Littleton, and ends on Rapp and Church Street by Arapahoe Community College. For additional infor mation regarding Western Welcome Week, please contact the WWW office at 303-794-4870 or visit the web site at www.westernwelcomeweek.com. Why: Make a movie with writing, directing, acting, editing, special effects, and more! Special Event: Evening premiere of movies made by film school participants August 10 at 7 p.m. at the library! CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds Join us for a rollicking good time during the children’s summer reading program for ages birth through fifth grade. The program runs through August 7. We will rescue royalty, craft castles, slay dragons, tell tales, and entertain with music and magic. Program Schedule There are special performances by professional entertainers: storytelling, music, puppets, and more. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early. Children under seven must attend with an adult. June 7—Magic Cover to Cover with Dave Elstun, 2 p.m. June 16—Princesses and Dragons with Susan Frontczak, 7 p.m. June 22—World of Wonders with Wayne & Wingnut, 2 p.m. June 25—Medieval Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 28—Wonder of Percussion with the Marimba Trio, 2 p.m. July 6—Dragon Tears with Beth Epley, 2 p.m. July 12—Global Romp through Music with Michael Stanwood, 2 p.m. July 19—Balloon Diva with Laura Dakin, 2 p.m. Paws To Read A reading program for children in grades 1-5, in cooperation with R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) and Denver Pet Partners. Children practice reading with a special doggie pal. Space is limited, so call the library to register for a 20-minute spot June 18 or July 16 between 10 a.m. and noon. Story Box Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. A 30-minute story time for children birth to 36 months with their caregivers to share stories, songs, and fun. Space is limited and free tickets are available one week in advance. Preschool Story Time Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and activities for children three years old through kindergarten, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. No tickets or registration required. Story Time Schedule June 9—Fairytale Creatures June 16—Knighty Nights June 23—Daring Deeds June 30—Rollicking Royalty July 7—Castle Chaos July 14—Dragons July 21—Just Jesting July 28—Fanciful Frogs Night Tales Bring your family to share stories and fun Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Activities are geared to children ages three and over. Night Tales Schedule June 9—Good Knights June 16—Storyteller Susan Frontczak June 23—The Dragons are Singing June 30—Magical Mayhem July 7—Fractured Fairy Tales July 14—Royal Puppet Show July 21—Hassles in the Castles July 28—Royalty Rocks! Magical Moments School Age Programs An hour of stories, crafts, music and games for children entering grades 1-5 Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays at 2 p.m. Registration is required one week in advance. Days will alternate for grades, please check schedule below. Schedule for Grades 1-3 June 8—Reptiles Revealed, live lizards and more June 16—I Dreamed I…, water pictures June 23—A Frog or a Prince, painting June 29—Royalty Rules, make a stained glass castle July 7—Jesters, Jousts and Juggling, fun and games July 14—Flutterby, by the Butterfly Pavilion July 20—Magical Melodies, make a musical instrument July 28—Knights All Around, make a shield Schedule for Grades 4-5 June 9—Reptiles Revealed, live lizards and more June 15—Jolly Jesters, make a jester hat June 21—Daring Indeed, make a coat of arms June 30—Queen of Hearts, crafts and cards July 5—Knights Rule, make a knight’s helmet July 13—Fairy World, make a wand July 21—No Bones About It, by the Butterfly Pavilion July 26—Fanta-scapes, make a scenery painting Theater Time Actors, puppets, props, music and more for children ages 3-10 Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Join us for the fun of theater. Theater Time Schedule June 10—Dragons Out Tonight June 17—Princess Tales June 24—Fairy Godmothers and Wicked Witches July 1—Kings, Queens, Princes and Princesses July 8—Dram a Little Dream July 15—Knights in Shining Armor July 22—Abracadabra July 29—Good Deeds Kid’s Book Club A book group for independent chapter book readers. Read the book of the month and join us for snacks and discussion. On June 13 we’ll have Daring Reads, and on July 11, Potterlike. Please call to register, 303-795-3961. Dial-A-Story You can listen to a short story anytime by calling 303-795-3960. For more information on library programs visit www. littletongov.org/bemis. Littleton City Council Amy Conklin 303-795-5925 At Large Pat Cronenberger 303-798-4708 District II Rebecca Kast 303-730-2639 District IV Ray Koernig Mayor Pro Tem 303-798-0464 District III City Council Accommodations The public is invited to attend all regular meetings or study sessions of the Littleton City Council or any city board, commission or public program. Please call 303-795-3857 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or program if you will need special assistance or any reasonable accommodation in order to be in attendance at or participate in any such meeting or program. For any additional information concerning the city’s compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, please call 303-795-3857. Additional city government information can now be accessed via the Internet at www. littletongov.org. Tom Mulvey 303-730-7369 At Large John Ostermiller Mayor 303-798-9665 At Large Jim Taylor 303-795-6161 District I Littleton Report credits The Littleton Report is published bi-monthly by the city manager’s office, 2255 West Berry Avenue, Littleton, CO 80165, and sent to all postal patrons. Jim Woods City Manager Kelli Narde Director of Communications Cecile Bugh Executive Secretary Phil Cortese Deputy City Manager Chris Harguth Public Relations Specialist Cathy Weaver Webmaster